Signs that block the highway sight-distance: Why are they posted so carelessly?

An interesting letter-to-the-editor was published today from frequent Warrior contributor Dale Heffelfinger of Whitehall Township. He had noticed that political signs and even those promoting community fund-raisers and other civic events sometimes dangerously block the sight-line on area roadways -- including the view of northbound MacArthur Road traffic from Eberhart Road in the township, site of a recent fatal accident.

Dale noted that there has been no indication that sight obstruction was a factor in the MacArthur tragedy, but the event prompted him to suggest more-aggressive removal of such obstructions by PennDOT. State officials contend that they do remove signs and other obstructions, but that they don't have the means to cover them all.

All this got me to thinking: Are the folks pushing political candidates, or those who support civic organizations, being careful enough about this matter when the post their signs? They certainly should practice extreme caution in this regard.

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Morning Call Reporter and Columnist Dan Hartzell is The Road Warrior, defending the drivers of the Lehigh Valley and the roads on which they drive. E-mail questions about transportation in the Lehigh Valley and beyond to hartzell@mcall.com.